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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 40

SSC CHSL - 24 May 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

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On 21 st January 2022, three states observed their 50th Statehood Day, which of the following is NOT one amongst these three?
 

Who among the following is credited with single-handedly making the Santoor a popular classical instrument?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Shiv Kumar Sharma.

  • Shiv Kumar Sharma is an Indian Santoor virtuoso who is credited with shifting the instrument from a predominantly accompaniment and ensemble role in the Sufi music of Kashmir to a solo role in the Hindustani classical music tradition of North India.
  • He has single-handedly lifted his folk instrument the Santoor to full acceptance within the classical solo field.
  • Santoor is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer and a variation of the Iranian Santoor. It is generally made of walnut and has 25 bridges. Each bridge has 4 strings, making for a total of 100 strings.